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Groundbreaking Event Marks Start of Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

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SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link, a critical project that will strengthen Scotland’s energy network and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The groundbreaking event, held last month at Nicol of Skene’s offices in Aberdeen, brought together key delivery partners NKT, […]

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SSEN Transmission Relocates Cable Works Site in Response to Community Feedback 

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SSEN Transmission has acted on feedback from the local community by relocating a proposed temporary construction compound in the Contin area, which will support work on the underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link. The decision to move the compound to a new site east of the previously proposed location at Kinellan follows recent consultation activity, including a community event

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Marine Licence Variation Granted for the Western Isles HVDC Link – Powering Scotland’s Clean Energy Future

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SSEN Transmission is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate has granted the variation to the existing marine licence for the Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable link, allowing the needed increase in capacity, and delivering another milestone in Scotland and the UK’s journey towards a secure, clean energy future.

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SSEN Transmission Agrees Biggest Housing Deal with the Springfield Group to Deliver Nearly 300 New Homes in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray

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SSEN Transmission has today [Wednesday 17 December] agreed its biggest housing deal so far, with housebuilder the Springfield Group, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to contribute to the delivery of 1,000 new homes across the north of Scotland, in support of plans to build the new electricity transmission infrastructure that is needed

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Hitachi Energy Awarded Key Contracts for Converter Stations on Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

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SSEN Transmission has today [Tuesday 16 December] awarded global energy technology leader Hitachi Energy major contracts to deliver high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations for two critical subsea transmission links — including the fully consented Spittal to Peterhead project, which will play a central role in unlocking the north of Scotland’s renewable energy potential. This

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BAM and SSEN Transmission Announce Jobs Boost With New Highland Hub for 200 People

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Inverness base also strengthens partnership with University of the Highlands and Islands to develop local workforce of future At an event with SSEN Transmission, BAM has officially opened a new shared office space in Inverness, creating a dedicated Highland hub for its engineering and energy operations in the north of Scotland.The office will play a

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Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub

Planning Consent Granted for the Banniskirk Hub – Delivering Major Boost to Clean Energy Ambitions

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Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub – a major clean energy project that will see the construction of a new 400kV substation and high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station in the Spittal area. Today’s decision by Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee follows more than two years of development and extensive

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SSEN Transmission first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission First Business to Sign the Highland Social Value Charter

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SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC), marking a significant milestone in delivering long-term socio-economic benefits for communities across the Highlands. Sandy Mactaggart, Director of Offshore Delivery at SSEN Transmission, signed the document during a meeting at the council’s Inverness headquarters today (Tuesday). The Charter

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Murphy Announce Plans to Boost Jobs at Alness Hub to 100+

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This week (Wednesday 19 November), engineering and infrastructure company Murphy hosted an open day for local stakeholders and guests at their ASTI Hub South office in Fyrish House in Alness. Murphy is preparing to help SSEN Transmission deliver a series of major electricity infrastructure projects across the north of Scotland, which are being taken forward

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Powering Climate Conversations: SSEN Transmission Supports Youth Climate Summit at Mock COP30 in Inverness

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SSEN Transmission has been confirmed as one of the principal sponsors of this year’s Mock COP30 event taking place in Inverness – a youth-led climate conference that mirrors the global COP process and empowers young people to engage with climate policy and action. The sponsorship reflects SSEN Transmission’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation

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